Laser hair removal utilizes energy to destroy hair follicles with the most pigment (color). Light passes through your skin and absorbs by cells in your follicles, heating up and damaging them as it does so.
Permanent results with longer-lasting effects than shaving and waxing can be achieved using electrolysis treatments, with optimal results seen after multiple sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart to match up with your natural hair growth cycle.
The Bikini Line
Bikini line laser hair removal treatments are extremely popular among women. Women often opt for this style of treatment because it successfully eliminates most hair while helping reduce ingrown hairs caused by shaving, waxing or other methods, as well as reduce shave rash, nicks and cuts caused by shaving sensitive skin in this region.
Laser hair removal offers several bikini line styles. Regular bikini lines involve shaving hair from the upper section and sides of the pubic area with only a thin strip left at the front; Brazilian or Hollywood lines remove most or all hair from all parts of the pubic region including labia and bum. There are also less popular bikini options which remove hair down to navel area to create more modest looks such as Thong Californian lines.
No matter which style of bikini line you desire, our experienced team can help you achieve it. They specialize in this treatment every day and boast extensive expertise in hair removal, client safety and patch testing. Before your first session of bikini line laser hair removal it is recommended that you refrain from shaving or using other forms of hair removal products in the area you intend to have treated; pulses of laser light penetrate skin easily while any hair present could potentially be damaged by laser pulses that penetrate deeply into skin layers and damage hair directly.
As mentioned previously, bikini area laser treatments should be spaced out at least 6 weeks apart in order to take full advantage of its efficacy; laser only works on hair in its anagen growth cycle and doesn’t respond well with other two growth cycles like catagen and telogen, unlike catagen and telogen hair that respond to it.
People typically see results after attending 8-10+ bikini line laser hair removal treatments quite quickly, due to the density and texture of bikini hairs being thick and coarse in texture. Once reduced, they become finer, lighter and easier to manage. Hair on labia and bum tend to be more resilient and take a little longer for reduction; but with continued laser sessions they too will eventually diminish over time.
The Brazilian
If you’re unfamiliar with Brazilian laser hair removal treatments, you might be curious as to how many sessions it would take to eliminate all unwanted pubic hair permanently. This method is especially suitable for women with abundant pubic hair who wish to achieve near-permanent reduction in the area compared with waxing which only removes surface-level hair removal while laser targets hair follicles to stop future growth of pubic hair follicles regrowing over time.
Traditional methods, like shaving, tweezing and waxing can leave behind bumps or ingrown hairs – but laser treatment will completely resolve them with long-term results that won’t diminish over time.
Before going in for Brazilian laser hair removal, it’s essential that the area be properly prepared. First and foremost, avoid plucking or waxing in advance because intact hair follicles allow the laser to work optimally. In addition, avoid sun exposure in the weeks leading up to your appointment (both direct sunlight and sunless tanning).
Before shaving, it’s advisable to mark out the desired shape of your bikini line in pencil so as to shave exactly where you would like permanent hair reduction. Furthermore, shaving labia separately so they do not interfere with laser treatments can help further minimize hair removal efforts.
Apart from following these prep tips, you should not experience any significant side effects following your Brazilian laser hair removal treatment session. Redness and itching may occur but should only last a few days; if any discomfort does arise after treatment please reach out to your medical aesthetician immediately.
Most people require 6 to 12 treatments for full hair reduction in the Brazilian region. This is due to how hair grows in cycles and laser treatments only affect those follicles active at growing stage; over time you should notice lessening of hair growth until eventually it stops entirely.
The Legs
Shaving and waxing can be time consuming and painful processes that only provide temporary results, leaving behind cuts, ingrown hairs and itchy skin. Furthermore, these techniques only produce short-term solutions, meaning repeat sessions must be repeated regularly in order to achieve smooth skin – this is especially true of larger areas like legs. With laser hair removal however, unwanted leg hair growth is permanently stopped – unlike shaving or waxing which only removes surface-level hair, laser technology destroys all hair follicles preventing future hairs regrowth while any future hair that does grow back will be thinner and lighter in appearance than before!
At each laser session, pigments in hair are targeted and converted to heat energy that destroys hair follicles and stops new ones from growing. Multiple treatment sessions may be needed because hair follicles go through various phases of development; laser treatments work best against those that are actively growing; treating these follicles at this stage allows them to be effectively destroyed without risking harm to skin cells.
Most women require 6-8 laser hair removal sessions to completely clear away unwanted leg hair, due to its greater area.
Full legs laser hair removal treatment involves treating areas from the top of your thigh to ankle bone. One session lasts approximately 40 minutes and may feel similar to a rubber band slapping against your skin or hot pinch followed by cooling sensation depending on the area being treated.
Once full leg hair removal has been successfully accomplished, you will be free to wear shorts and dresses without needing temporary solutions like razor shaving to maintain smooth legs. Plus, you’ll save an hour per week that you would have spent shaving – that’s 52 extra hours you could devote towards something else more exciting! Laser hair removal produces long-term results for many patients; however some may need maintenance treatments periodically to maintain results.
The Face
Laser hair removal is an extremely effective treatment to eliminate unwanted hair in virtually all areas of the body. The procedure uses light energy to target pigment in your hair, which is then converted to heat that damages its follicle and prevents new hair growth in future. Results typically last a long time with regular treatment sessions necessary to maintain them.
Laser treatments offer gentle and pain-free options compared to shaving, which may cause ingrown hairs. Most people can comfortably undergo treatment on their faces, bikini lines or other areas without experiencing any discomfort at all. Prior to your first session with us, one of our skilled aestheticians will shave the area you would like treated and sit you in our treatment chair while laser targets hair follicles – it may feel like rubber band snapping against skin but the intense heat only lasts briefly; afterwards you will receive soothing gel for application to this area.
Face treatment typically requires less time than other areas of the body, typically only needing several sessions before seeing results. This may be because there is often less hair on this sensitive area of skin; additionally, visiting Dr. Michele Green for consultation on your concerns and desired aesthetic goals may help determine an accurate timeline for treatment sessions for you personally.
If you are interested in exploring laser hair removal for facial and body hair removal, reach out to us to arrange a consultation with Dr. Green. She will work closely with you to develop a customized treatment plan tailored specifically towards your unique needs and goals.
At your consultation, we will collect a thorough medical history and take an inventory of any medications taken, so as to ascertain if your hair growth is due to hormonal imbalance. If this is indeed the case, then oral treatments such as birth control or Spironolactone could also be prescribed in addition to laser treatments.
